Snow Day

Jeff and I took advantage of all of Southern California's recent "weather" (I think that's what the rest of the country calls it, anyway) and drove up to Mt. Baldy to let Mia play in the snow. It was a fun day trip, but I'm not sure Mia understood why we left our warm house to go play outdoors in the freezing cold. Her interest peaked a bit when we started sledding down a small slope on a yoga mat. (That was a bit of innovation that saved us $20!) Enjoy! ;o)

Roll out!

We had a fun playdate yesterday w/ a couple of our new neighbors and fellow Stroller Strides moms, and I was floored that Mia figured out how to operate this little 4-wheeler. She didn't really get the whole steering thing, though, so I had to turn the handlebars all the way to one direction so that she kept going around in a big circle. :o)

Mia's Helmet

Ever wonder what happens when a toddler finds a plastic container the exact same size as her head...?

Walking the Dog

Mia received this toy dog for Christmas, and at first she had a pretty hard time figuring out how to walk the dog properly. She would charge forward holding the leash high above her head so that the poor dog either dangled behind her or just dragged sadly on his side. In the last couple of days she's figured out that he has a "right side up" and that it's easier to keep him that way if she walks slowly and keeps an eye on him. This video was also the first time I've seen her set him back on his feet when he's tipped over. Now if she could stay up on her feet!! ;o)